EuroWire May 2015

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Sikora has launched the Wire-Temp 6000, a system for precise online measurement of the wire temperature. In cable production, it is often required to preheat the conductor prior to the extrusion process. Reasons might be to ensure optimum adhesion of the insulation on the wire, or especially in the insulation of wires for high-frequency and data transmission, in order to stabilise and control the foaming of the insulation. The Wire-Temp 6000, which is also part of the Preheater 6000 TC, is now available as an independent online measuring device. The Wire-Temp 6000 measures the temperature of metallic conductors as well as the surface temperature of insulated conductors continuously on a non-contact base. Designed for diameters from 0.3 to 5mm, or alternatively from 3 to 50mm, the system is laid-out for product temperatures up to 150°C, optionally up to 250°C. The measurement of the temperature is independent of the cross section, the material and the structure of the conductor surface. The temperature measurement is made by means of a non-contact thermal image sensor in an infrared camera, which detects the conductor reliably and provides accurate measurements with no need for calibration. Various communication interfaces are available for transmission of the measuring values to a Sikora processor system, the line control or a laptop. The universal interface module for connections to RS485, RS232, Profibus-DP or industrial field buses such as CANopen, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet IO fulfils every demand. The interface module and all connection plugs are fully sealed for protection against water, dirt and measurement of conductor temperature Non-contact system for continuous

▲ ▲ The Wire-Temp 6000 from Sikora

mechanical damage. Sikora AG – Gemany Website : www.sikora.net

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